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Amazing Grace (2007)

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Release Date: February 23, 2007 (Limited)
On DVD: November 13, 2007
Genre: Suspense, Drama
Running Time: 111 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated PG for thematic material involving slavery, and some mild language.
Director: Michael Apted
Writer: Steven Knight
Cast: Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Gambon, Romola Garai, Rufus Sewell, Ciaran Hinds, Youssou N'Dour, Toby Jones, Stephen Campbell Moore

Based on the life of British anti-slavery pioneer William Wilberforce (Gruffudd), the film follows his 18th century political career, which placed him at odds with some of the most powerful men of the time, including the king. Read more

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Grade: C+ A period piece starring Mr. Fantastic himself, Ioan Gruffudd, Amazing Grace is about idealist William Wilberforce's attempts during the 19th century to end Britain's endorsement of the slave trade. While the movie offers some interesting facts and politics, the end result is a rather dry and stuffy drama with little power to it.

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